Shed Base & Foundation Removal
Removing the shed itself is only half the job if you want the space completely clear — the concrete pad, paving slabs or timber bearers underneath are usually still there. We break up and remove bases as an add-on to shed dismantling, or as a standalone job if the shed is already gone.
Quick answer
Shed Base & Foundation Removal typically starts from £60 — typically an add-on to a shed removal, from £60 depending on base size and material. We confirm a fixed price from a couple of photos before booking a date.
What base removal involves
A solid concrete slab base is broken up with hand tools or a breaker depending on thickness, then loaded out along with the rest of the waste — this is usually the heaviest single part of a base-removal job, so it's priced separately from the shed itself. Paving-slab bases tend to be quicker, since the slabs can often be lifted whole and either removed or left stacked for you to reuse. Timber bearer bases are the simplest to clear. Whichever type it is, the ground is left level and ready for turf, planting or a new structure once we're done.
Old shed base removal is the step most skip-hire and general clearance jobs skip, which is why so many gardens end up with a bare concrete pad long after the shed itself has gone. Removing the foundation properly matters most when you're laying a new lawn, planting a border or positioning a replacement building, since a hidden slab or old bearers will get in the way. It pairs naturally with shed dismantling as a single booking, and the broken-up concrete or slabs are taken away as part of the same responsible shed disposal run rather than left for you to deal with.
What's included in every base removal job
- ✓Concrete, slab and timber bearer bases all covered
- ✓Broken up on site and loaded for disposal
- ✓Ground left level and ready for turf, planting or a new structure
- ✓Can be booked alongside dismantling or separately
When you might need base removal
The most common situations we're called out for — if yours isn't listed, send a couple of photos through the contact form and we'll tell you exactly how we'd handle it.
Laying a new lawn or border
When an old concrete pad or slabs would otherwise sit just under the turf or soil and stop anything growing evenly.
Positioning a replacement building
A new shed, greenhouse or garden room needs a fresh, level base rather than the cracked remains of the last one.
Reclaiming the full footprint
When you simply want the whole area back as open, usable garden with nothing hidden underground.
How It Works
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Send photos & get a fixed price
A couple of photos of the shed (and base, if relevant) is usually enough for an accurate, no-obligation quote — no waiting around for a salesperson visit on straightforward jobs.
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Pick a date that suits you
We'll offer the next available slots for your area — often within a week — and confirm a time window, not just a vague 'sometime on Tuesday'.
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We dismantle & remove on site
The shed is taken apart panel by panel, loaded straight into the van, and the area is left swept and tidy — usually within 1–3 hours depending on size.
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Responsible recycling & disposal
Timber, felt and metal fixings are separated where possible and taken to a licensed facility, with a waste transfer note available if you need one.
Shed Removal Price Guide
Indicative pricing — every job gets a fixed, confirmed quote before we book a date. No hidden extras.
Small shed
up to 6x4ft
from £90
Single-person garden sheds, tool stores, small bike sheds.
Medium shed
6x8ft – 8x10ft
from £150
The most common UK garden shed size — dismantle + haul away.
Large shed / workshop
10x10ft and above
from £230
Larger timber buildings, workshops, summer houses.
Base & foundation removal
add-on
from £60
Breaking up and removing a concrete or paving slab base.
Often booked alongside base removal
Most shed jobs combine a few of these into a single visit and a single fixed price — for example shed dismantling, shed disposal and workshop & large outbuilding removal.
Where we cover base removal
We provide shed base & foundation removal right across England, Wales and Scotland as part of our regular shed removal coverage, including busy counties such as Greater London, Greater Manchester, Kent, Devon, Staffordshire, West Midlands, Hampshire and Merseyside. Not sure if we reach you? Check the full areas we cover or just send your postcode with your enquiry.
Base Removal — frequently asked questions
What happens to the shed base in your area once it's removed?
We can leave the existing base in place, or — as an add-on — break it up and remove a concrete, slab or timber base so the area is left completely clear and ready for whatever comes next.
What other areas near your area do you cover?
We cover your area as part of a wider service area — see the nearby towns listed on this page, or get in touch if your postcode isn't listed and we'll confirm coverage.
Is there a charge just for a quote?
No. Quotes from a couple of photos over email or WhatsApp are free, and an in-person site visit for larger or unusual jobs is also free with no obligation to book.
How much does it cost to remove an old shed in your area?
Most single-shed jobs in your area fall between £90–£230 depending on size, condition and access. We always confirm a fixed price before any work starts — no hidden call-out or "final invoice" surprises.
Under UK waste law, any business that regularly removes and transports waste from a customer’s property must be a registered waste carrier and provide a waste transfer note for each load. GOV.UK — Dispose of business or commercial waste
Get a free quote for base removal
Send a couple of photos and your postcode — most quotes are answered within a few hours.